Economic news(2022/03/04)
Free international calls to Ukraine, etc. Support movement by communication companies
2022-03-04 23:01:00
There are a series of movements among major telecommunications companies to support the collection of information by users by making international calls to Ukraine free of charge.
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Yamaha Motor Suspended exports of motorcycles to Russia for the time being
2022-03-04 21:53:00
As economic sanctions on Russia intensify and automakers are moving to forgo local businesses, Yamaha Motor, a major motorcycle manufacturer, has also decided to suspend exports of motorcycles and other products for the time being.
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McDonald's Japan Partial price increase from the middle of this month due to soaring raw material prices
2022-03-04 21:14:00
McDonald's Japan, a major hamburger chain, announced that it will raise the price of some products such as hamburgers from the middle of this month in response to the soaring prices of raw materials such as wheat.
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Toyota's bus Hino Motors' engine installed does not meet fuel efficiency
2022-03-04 20:58:00
In connection with the problem that Hino Motors submitted incorrect data on engines and fuel consumption to the country, Toyota Motors has about 3000 small buses equipped with engines manufactured by Hino, and the fuel consumption performance is described in catalogs etc. Announced that it did not meet the numbers given.
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[Economic column] Financial sanctions on Russia What works?
2022-03-04 20:19:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine deepens turmoil. Stock prices, bonds, crude oil, wheat, gold, and the entire market were shaken every time the trend was reported. On the other hand, Western countries and Japan are issuing economic sanctions one after another in order to stop the invasion. Among them, financial sanctions through money are strong. Which method can do financial damage to Russia, increase the momentum of anti-war from the public, and turn Putin into a turn? (Neil Kato, Reporter, Ministry of Economic Affairs)
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Panasonic announces that export of home appliances to Russia will be suspended in principle this month
2022-03-04 19:20:00
Panasonic announced that it will suspend the export of home appliances to Russia this month in principle, given the disruption of logistics caused by Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. Panasonic has set up a sales company in Russia to sell a wide range of products such as TVs, audio equipment, and cooking appliances.
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Yen exchange rate rises by more than 1 yen against the euro A cautious view on the future of the European economy
2022-03-04 19:08:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 4th, it was reported that the Ukrainian nuclear power plant was attacked by the Russian army, and the cautious view of the future of the European economy spread and the movement to sell the euro became stronger, and the yen exchange rate was the euro. The price has increased by more than 1 yen.
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Hino Motors Submits fraudulent data such as exhaust gas to the government Thank you at the press conference
2022-03-04 18:42:00
Hino Motors, a major truck maker, has submitted fraudulent data on engine emissions, fuel consumption, etc. to the country and revealed that it had obtained the certification required for production. It is said that the shipment of three types of engines and vehicles equipped with them has been suspended because the concentration of exhaust gas may not meet the standards stipulated by law.
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Partnership with Sony Group for Honda EV development and sales, to establish new company
2022-03-04 18:29:00
As the competition for EV = electric vehicle development intensifies worldwide, Sony Group and Honda announced that they will collaborate on the development and sales of EVs. The two companies will establish a new company by the end of the year, aiming to start selling the first model of the electric vehicle in 2025.
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Ehime Prefecture cooperates with the rotating sushi chain for efficient fish farming by utilizing AI
2022-03-04 17:57:00
Amid the issue of labor shortages of fishermen, a major revolving sushi chain will work with Ehime Prefecture, which has the largest production of farmed fish in Japan, to promote efficient fish farming using AI = artificial intelligence. became.
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Hino Motors Submits fraudulent data such as exhaust gas to the government Thank you at the press conference
2022-03-04 17:53:00
Hino Motors, a major truck maker, has submitted fraudulent data on engine emissions, fuel consumption, etc. to the country and revealed that it had obtained the certification required for production. It is said that the shipment of three types of engines and vehicles equipped with them has been suspended because the concentration of exhaust gas may not meet the standards stipulated by law.
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Wheat futures price hits high for the first time in about 14 years
2022-03-04 17:31:00
Ukraine's nuclear power plant was reportedly attacked by Russian troops, raising concerns about supply stagnation from Ukraine, one of the world's leading wheat exporters, and raising international wheat future prices. doing.
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Partnership with Sony Group for Honda EV development and sales, to establish new company
2022-03-04 16:06:00
As the competition for EV = electric vehicle development intensifies worldwide, Sony Group and Honda announced that they will collaborate on the development and sales of EVs. The two companies will establish a new company by the end of the year, aiming to start selling the first model of the electric vehicle in 2025.
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Stock price drops by 800 yen or more at one time Sell order due to Russian military nuclear power plant attack
2022-03-04 16:01:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 4th, the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily dropped by more than 800 yen due to the increase in sell orders triggered by the news that the Ukrainian nuclear power plant was attacked by the Russian army.
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Established a new company to form a partnership with Sony Group for Honda EV development and sales
2022-03-04 15:17:00
Sony Group and Honda announced that they have agreed to form a partnership in the development and sales of EV = electric vehicles. The two companies are aiming to set up a new company later this year and start selling the first model of electric vehicles in 2025.
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Government decides additional measures due to rising crude oil prices Subsidy limit from 5 yen to 25 yen
2022-03-04 14:31:00
Amid concerns about rising crude oil prices, the government has decided on additional measures, including raising the upper limit of subsidies to oil wholesalers from the current 5 yen to 25 yen. Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno instructed his relevant ministers to implement it promptly and consider further countermeasures.
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Nissan fine 200 million yen decision without appeal False statement of former chairman Ghosn's remuneration
2022-03-04 13:28:00
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that it will not appeal the decision that the Tokyo District Court ordered a fine of 200 million yen for violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, saying that Ghosn's remuneration was less than stated in the securities report. ..
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Sharp made a large LCD panel production factory a subsidiary to strengthen supply to rice
2022-03-04 13:23:00
Sharp, a major electronics manufacturer, has announced that it has agreed to acquire 80% of the shares of "Sakai Display Products", which produces large LCD panels for TVs, from overseas funds. The aim is to regain the shares that were released due to the company's poor management and make it a subsidiary to strengthen the supply of panels to the United States.
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Minister Hagiuda "examines the impact" with the withdrawal of the US company "Sakhalin 1"
2022-03-04 12:49:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda said, "Stable energy supply We will scrutinize the impact on the market. "
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Government decides additional measures due to rising crude oil prices Subsidy limit from 5 yen to 25 yen
2022-03-04 12:31:00
Amid concerns about rising crude oil prices, the government has decided on additional measures, including raising the upper limit of subsidies to oil wholesalers from the current 5 yen to 25 yen. Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno instructed his relevant ministers to implement it promptly and consider further countermeasures.
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Asian and Oceania stock price declines Move to avoid risk in nuclear fire
2022-03-04 12:30:00
In the stock markets of Asia and Oceania on the 4th, the nuclear power plant in Ukraine was reported to have been hit by Russian troops and a fire was broke out, which strengthened the movement to avoid risks, and stock prices fell in many markets. doing.
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Suspected data fraud such as Hino Motors exhaust gas Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to investigate
2022-03-04 12:09:00
Hino Motors, a major truck maker, submitted incorrect data on engine emissions and other figures to the government to obtain the certification required for production, and it is suspected that some engines do not meet the standards stipulated by law. I found out from interviews with the people concerned that there is. Hino Motors is expected to announce specific details on the 4th. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism also has an overview and plans to start a full-scale investigation.
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Government decides additional measures due to rising crude oil prices Subsidy limit from 5 yen to 25 yen
2022-03-04 11:25:00
Amid concerns about rising crude oil prices, the government has decided on additional measures, including raising the upper limit of subsidies to oil wholesalers from the current 5 yen to 25 yen. Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno instructed his relevant ministers to implement it promptly and consider further countermeasures.
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Stock price temporarily dropped by more than 800 yen Ukrainian situation sale order
2022-03-04 10:40:00
The Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 4th has temporarily dropped by more than 800 yen. Investors are moving to avoid risks as Russia's outlook for a ceasefire over the military invasion of Ukraine remains uncertain, as well as some reports that a nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been attacked. Is out, and sell orders are spreading immediately after the start of the transaction.
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Stock price temporarily dropped by over 700 yen Ukrainian situation sale order
2022-03-04 09:58:00
The Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 4th has temporarily dropped by more than 700 yen. Investors are moving to avoid risks as Russia's outlook for a ceasefire over the military invasion of Ukraine remains uncertain, as well as some reports that a nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been attacked. Is out, and sell orders are spreading immediately after the start of the transaction.
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No business in Russia such as Volkswagen and IKEA
2022-03-04 09:55:00
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, automobile manufacturers Volkswagen and IKEA, which handles furniture, have decided to suspend their business in Russia one after another, and companies are further expanding away from Russia.
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Amazon store strategy review Announcement of closure of 68 stores including bookstores
2022-03-04 09:36:00
Amazon, a major US IT company, announced that it will close 68 stores, including all real bookstores in the United States, as a review of its store strategy. In the future, the company plans to focus on unmanned convenience stores without cash registers and clothing stores that make full use of IT.
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Government decides additional measures due to rising crude oil prices Subsidy limit from 5 yen to 25 yen
2022-03-04 09:11:00
Amid concerns about rising crude oil prices, the government has decided on additional measures, including raising the upper limit of subsidies to oil wholesalers from the current 5 yen to 25 yen. Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno instructed his relevant ministers to implement it promptly and consider further countermeasures.
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British satellite communication company Announcement of suspension of satellite launch by Russian rocket
2022-03-04 08:27:00
The British satellite communication company "OneWeb" has announced that Russia's Space Development Corporation will refuse to launch the rocket scheduled for the 6th of this month, and will launch satellites by Russian rockets in the future. Announced that it will stop.
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Panasonic expects to supply Tesla to acquire land by strengthening production of new batteries
2022-03-04 07:35:00
Panasonic has decided to acquire a factory site in the United States in order to strengthen the production of new batteries for EV = electric vehicles. Assuming supply to the American EV maker Tesla, we would like to hurry to establish mass production technology with a view to making it a large factory with a scale of several hundred billion yen.
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No business in Russia such as Volkswagen and IKEA
2022-03-04 04:55:00
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, automobile manufacturers Volkswagen and IKEA, which handles furniture, have decided to suspend their business in Russia one after another, and companies are further expanding away from Russia.
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Major rating agency Russian government bond credit rating reduced to "speculative" level
2022-03-04 03:39:00
Following the severe economic sanctions imposed on Russia, which has invaded Ukraine, major rating agencies have lowered the creditworthiness of Russian government bonds to a level that is considered "speculative", and there is a growing sense of caution about the future. increase.
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